“…The success rate of FNAB has been related to the technique of aspiration, number of passes, type and size of needle, the underlying property of the tissue, and the experience of the operator and cytologist (2, 10, 15,[22][23][24]32). The results of NCB, using an automated gun, seemed to be less dependent on these factors and, provided there are good instructions, an operator with limited experience will perform as well as an experienced one (12).…”